Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
Bills & expensesHousing & rentUrgent

Keep a roof over Ivy's head in Mandeville

A 10-day notice to quit arrived last week. Ivy needs $1,150 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Mandeville.

🇯🇲 Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica1,121 views
Ivy Lewis
Email verified
Mandeville
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,150. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by December, we must leave. I have three school-aged children at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else. I have started working night deliveries, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,150 goes: • Rent arrears (4 months): $790 • Late fees and court costs: $110 • Utilities in arrears: $65 • First month of rent as a buffer: $185 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
due date
2025-12-03
bill type
Rent arrears
#rent#eviction-prevention#family#housing

Updates from Ivy

  1. We're at 37% thanks to 13 of you. I made the first payment toward utilities in arrears. More news soon.

  2. Update from Mandeville: I made the first payment toward rent arrears. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 14% thanks to 4 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Yusuf Abdullah Yassin 🇪🇬 · $100
  • Vrushali J. Pawar 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Monica Noemi Marini 🇮🇹 · $100
  • Brenda Harrison 🇦🇺 · $10

    “Hope this helps. I'm in Gold Coast, thinking of you.”

  • Eva Sandström 🇸🇪 · $30
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $17

    “From Onitsha with love. - Onitsha”

  • Veronika Irina Filippov 🇺🇦 · $20
  • Shawn F. Jackson 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $5
  • Vladimir Timur Nikitin 🇷🇺 · $20
  • Declan E. Grant 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Muhammad Bagus Susanto 🇮🇩 · $20

    “Every little bit. Gave what I could this week. - Jakarta Barat”

  • Hudson D. Young 🇺🇸 · $15

    “Wishing you the best. From Winston-Salem with love.”

  • Lemma Hailu Nigussie 🇪🇹 · $50

    “Rooting for you. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Addis Ababa”

  • Saif Mizanur Chowdhury 🇧🇩 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $100
  • Madeline N. Andrews 🇬🇧 · $22

    “Wishing you the best. Only $22 but hope it helps.”

  • Komal J. Bedi 🇮🇳 · $25

    “You got this! - Tiruchirappalli”

Reviews

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

No reviews yet.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Paweł Dariusz KrawczykQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ivy

    • Ivy LewisOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. rent arrears (4 months) is the big one at $790, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Rakesh S. Jain

    Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update.

    • Leonardo Matteo Marino

      Hope it all works out, Ivy. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

      • Renata Daniela Costa

        Sending strength. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless

        • Pietro Salvatore Monti

          I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Chennai.

          $719 raised of $1,150

          Give

          More people who need help